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How much to feed a Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound

A 51.5 lb Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound is the starting weight on this calculator, taken from the verified adult range (37–66 lb).

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

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Prefilled for a Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound. Verified adult weight: 37–66 lb.

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Daily portion

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1190 kcal
3.4 cups · 408 g · 2 meals
Merck chart, Adult, neutered
1190 kcal
Resting energy 744 kcal × 1.6, before the calculator's activity and size adjustment.
Lifespan12–15 years
Weight37–66 lb
SizeLarge
GroupFoundation Stock Service

Resting energy at that weight is about 744 kcal per day. The Merck neutered-adult factor of 1.6 puts maintenance near 1190 kcal before activity is added. The dog food calculator on this page uses that same resting-energy formula, then applies the activity and size adjustments from the main dog food calculator.

Reading the portions

Compared with other single-size large breeds, that neutered-adult portion is 132 kcal lower than the 1322 kcal for an average large breed at 59.2 lb.

Portions are a starting estimate. Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound individuals can vary by body condition, neuter status, and how much they work. Adjust the bowl from what you see on the ribs, not from the table alone.

Feeding table from the verified weight chart

RER=70*kg^0.75; MER=RER*factor. Starting estimate only; individuals vary up to 50%; adjust by body condition

Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound adults maintenance energy

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WeightRERAdult, neuteredAdult, intactPuppy under 4 monthsPuppy 4 months and olderWeight loss
37 lb (16.8 kg)581 kcal929 kcal1046 kcal1743 kcal1162 kcal581 kcal
44.3 lb (20.1 kg)665 kcal1063 kcal1196 kcal1994 kcal1329 kcal665 kcal
51.4 lb (23.3 kg)Current weight742 kcal1188 kcal1336 kcal2227 kcal1485 kcal742 kcal
58.9 lb (26.7 kg)822 kcal1316 kcal1480 kcal2467 kcal1644 kcal822 kcal
65.9 lb (29.9 kg)895 kcal1432 kcal1611 kcal2685 kcal1790 kcal895 kcal

The highlighted row follows the weight in the calculator above.

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Use the verified adult weight for a Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound: 37–66 lb. This page starts the calculator at 51.5 lb.

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